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Nuggets hold off Timberwolves in NBA playoff opener

Nikola Jokic had a 25-point triple-double and Jamal Murray added 30 points as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in their NBA playoff opener.

Published Apr 18, 2026, 9:25 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Nikola Jokic recorded a 25-point triple-double and Jamal Murray scored 30 points to propel the Denver Nuggets to a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their NBA playoff opener on Saturday. The win gave Denver the early lead in the series.